Justin is amazing! She taught a course for the staff at the City of Goleta and was a great…read moreinstructor. Very engaging and above all very informative. It was a a great experience and my coworkers and I really enjoyed the class. The fact that she is able to bring the course to your worksite is a great resource. Thanks Justin!

Vito and Justin made everything so easy and were so accommodating at getting my certificate to me…read moreright away!

I highly recommend working with Janet. What a deeply moving experience…read more Janet's inquisitive approach, her compassion, patience and gentleness brought me closer to myself, helped me understand my triggers, and bring compassion to challenging internal dynamics. Through deeper self-understanding I am able to connect more meaningfully and authentically with my child. Working with Janet requires bravery to face internal harms and limiting beliefs. Together, we forged new and empowering approaches to being a parent and a human. With Janet, there is no quick-fix or parenting hack to make challenging problems go away, rather, there is transformation that takes place on a very deep level. Be ready! I am grateful for Janet's humor, groundedness, and for her ability to see and feel deeply alongside me as a thought partner.

It is really hard to put into words what this program has meant to me. I was such an overwhelmed…read moremom before this. I yelled a lot, but more than that I had lost my joy and I just felt like I was drowning in my life most of the time. Working with Janet this summer was like a warm hug. I had read all the parenting books you guys. I knew a lot of neuroscience and child development already. I had been trying as hard as I could to be a good mom for as long as I can remember. What I DIDN'T know was how to show myself compassion. What I didn't know was that I was never going to be able to do better until I felt better and my nervous system actually experienced safety on a regular basis. What I didn't know was how to care for myself like I was someone who mattered too. It took me a while to realize that these coaching sessions were actually Janet mothering me in such a beautiful and compassionate way. She was holding space for all the emotions and fears and hurt of my parenting journey without a shred of judgment. She helped me to believe that I make sense and that I'm already a good mom. She helped me to believe that my children are good too and that their most extreme struggles are simply part of their journey, not something to fear. She taught me to identify what my body was feeling and what I needed so that I could get to a place of safety and truly show up for my children with presence and empathy. It was such a journey with many ups and downs but I'm here to tell you that I'm building trust with my children every day now instead of tearing it down. I'm responding most of the time to my kids' tantrums & challenges in ways that I'm proud of. I truly didn't expect to get so much out of this parenting class and a few coaching sessions but it turned out to be one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.

Wanted so badly to Volunteer as an Ombudsman for Elderly. As a Retired Nurse that was one of my…read moregoals to help Protect our most vulnerable. Met with the person and after I was ready to start, I was hit with a shocking statement. He said " once you start as an Ombudsman you can never visit a friend or relative who happens to be on any facility". My response was "even my own Mother"? He said yes, even my own mother. I then told him that I felt that was unjustified. His excuse was privacy to protect the resident 8 may be advocating for. Just don't get it because if I was helping, say 3 people on one facility how is that different from visiting my own friends and family. Of course I declined being a Volunteer as I'm not going to penalize my own mother or other loved ones just to help unrelated persons. It broke my heart but felt it was a slap in the face to me, my partner who was going to volunteer also, my loved ones and all the Precious Elderly that I could have helped. Someone needs to make some changes to that rule they would get many more volunteers instead of having to advertise for volunteers.

The great folks at FSA have been helping the Santa Barbara County community for over 111 years!…read moreTheir assistance programs for at-risk youth, elderly and families are well established and effective. Probably the most recognizable charitable organization they work with is Big Brothers Big Sisters. If you are in need of assistance or are loaded and looking for a charitable organization to fund, you can't go wrong with FSA!

My husband and I took Tracy's eight week long course as we prepared to welcome our first child into…read morethis world. Her class was extremely informative and helpful, and I wish everyone could take Tracy's course. Tracy is the kindest human and is incredibly generous with her time and knowledge. Take this course. You will not be disappointed. It is worth every penny! :)

My husband and I attended one of Tracy's birthing workshops and it was incredible! She was so kind…read moreand knowledgeable and we left feeling so much more prepared and supported. We love her holistic approach and would 10/10 recommend working with her. She is wonderful in every way! Thank you so much Tracy

Mitsuko is an amazing teacher! She has been practicing Yoga for many years and she is gifted at…read moreleading classes and sound therapy. So thrilled to have her at Energy Of Jade Studio! She brings love and light to every room.

Mitsuko is the real deal! Every time I take her class I feel refreshed and centered. She has a ton…read moreof training and experience in the Kundalini practice that is felt when practicing with her. On top of that she is such a delight! Always with a smile and I love when her kiddos are there - so precious to expose them at an impressionable age. Of course the gong she plays is magical. I highly recommend her class! A must try when you're in Santa Barbara.

Sheri is an absolute lifesaver for a first-time mom. Our baby is barely 10 weeks old and sleeping…read morethrough the night thanks to Sheri's wisdom. She's helped us navigate all of these changes and we're so grateful for everything she's done for us and our baby. All of us are healthier, happier and more well rested than we ever expected thanks to her.

Sheri is the Crème De La Crème in this industry. She is honest, hard working and just overall the…read morebest of the best! There are honestly not enough words for me to describe how truly amazing she is at what she does, and how important this work is to her. Whether you need her concierge services to be the "how to take care of my newborn" manual that the hospital does not give you, help finding a Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist or even a Nanny, Sheri is your go to! Most, if not all concierge placement agencies only care about the money involved and will not hesitate to fit round pegs into square holes. I can assure you, that Sheri is the exact opposite. She cares so incredibly much about always finding the right fit for both the family and the newborn care professional that she will not stop until the right match has been made. Sheri, you are an absolute Gem, and I myself am so grateful to know you. I appreciate you more than you will ever know!

While Starr King does offer full-time childcare, it's much more than a regular preschool. In this…read moremodel, you don't just drop your kid off in the morning and come back in the afternoon without knowing what happened. It works best for parents who are invested, curious and motivated to participate in the early childhood education process. So much of it is built on creating community for your family and your child. It's an incredibly unique experience that really believes in supporting the whole family for the benefit of the child. Just the campus alone is magical, there's a running creek, huge sandbox, gazebo, beautiful flowers, and vegetable gardens, and so much more just on the campus.

Our two older girls attended in the early 80s. We learned a lot and met a lot of diverse parents,…read morefrom state senators, pediatricians, and lawyers, to fishermen and housekeepers. What we learned there affected our child raising as well as now our grandchildren. What I like most was the free choice of kids to do the activities they were attracted to. It wasn't follow the directions activities or art, just here are some materials and experiment with them. My middle daughter was obviously an artist even at that age. She ended up going to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, worked for awhile afterward, then got an MFA at Yale (on her own merits, not a legacy) in sculpture and was named an artist to watch for 2015 by Modern Painter's magazine. She just completed a residency at Skowhegan, a 9 week prestigious artist residency in Maine (thousands apply, 65 are accepted). I don't know if it is still the same as we experienced, but it made a real difference for our family.

At this point in time, it seems OK. I am a lifelong learner. The money spent on school is like…read moreDoorDash, and Five Below. If it works, great. I'll get a pay bump where I work. If not? I spent time trying to get an M.A. in Medieval Literature before earning an M.S. in Special Education, and that MA attempt cost money, too.

As a working professional, the flexibility of The California School of Law program will allow me to…read morepursue my dream obtaining my Juris Doctor degree while maintaining a full-time job. The Administrators are highly knowledgeable and providing excellent information on what to expect. The curriculum seems comprehensive and well-structured. The Dean of the school took the time to answer all my questions.